These seminarains institutions really did a good head job on this world that you all will read the word and understand it no more.For this cause the father has sent you strong delusion that you will beleive a lie rather than the truth.

Quoting: Neim-Ya'shar

My friend I have attended no seminary or school of religious teaching. The truths I speak of are self evident in the Word of God and revealed by the Holy Spirit upon meditation on the Word and Prayerful communication with the Father.

The Bible is the story of Jesus. It is the story of how we came to be here, why we are in the position we are and what we can do to regain fellowship with the Father. For a time, the Law was the only was to gain good standing with the Father. Now however, Jesus has fulfilled the law and achieved with his perfect sacrifice what the blood of goats and lambs could not. He has made a one-time payment for the sins of all humanity because his Blood is worthy. To suggest otherwise is to spit in his face and mock his sacrifice as unworthy in the sight of the Lord.

If you reject the sacrifice of Jesus as unworthy, he will reject you as unworthy. He only asks that we recognise and accept who he is and the importance of what he has done. That is enough to regain righteousness and be able to stand in the presence of God Almighty

Yes I believe that God is real, that Jesus died for us and that we can choose to accept it or not...

Those who follow Christ are taught to correct their brothers with gentleness and love. To kill those who reject Jesus makes us no better than those we are killing. A christian does not have justification in taking the life of another who rejects Jesus because they KNOW that by doing so, they condemn that person to Hell by their own actions. This is completely unjustifiable.

Yes I believe that God is real, that Jesus died for us and that we can choose to accept it or not...

I was just trying to establish a basis for conversation. Thanks for replying.

Now on to the scripture that seems to be giving some people heartburn: 'Faith without works is dead.'

A faith that is not expressed in some way ('works') is a faith that is unresponsive to God, that is, "dead".

Would you not agree?

Quoting: Life and Love

Ah no worries, I completely agree :)

Faith without works is dead, but it is not by works that we are justified and made right in the eyes of the Lord. The works are a result of our faith which comes as a result of knowing the Lord Jesus Christ.

The discussion then moves onto what constitutes a work of faith. I believe this can be as simple as choosing to love someone who has offended you. Because by doing so, we express a fruit of the Spirit which is love. Following the commandments of the Lord are a work of faith but before they are possible, we must come to know and love the Lord Jesus. Without faith in him, our works are dead as they are undertaken with a spirit of self-servitude. They are done primarily to provide ourselves with some benefit and any benefit to others is a welcome consolation.

These messages are a 'work' that is a result of my faith in Jesus Christ. Were I not to love him and his sacrifice, I would not love others enough to care where they spend eternity.

Yes I believe that God is real, that Jesus died for us and that we can choose to accept it or not...

Love is a state of Being. Your love is not outside; it is deep within you. You can never lose it, and it cannot leave you. You can feel the same life deep within every other human and every other creature. You look beyond the veil of form and separation. This is the realization of oneness. This is love. What is God? The Eternal One Life underneath all the forms of life. What is love? To feel the presence of that One Life deep within yourself and within all creatures. To be it. Therefore, all love is the love of God.

Death is a stripping away of all that is not you. The secret of life is to die before you die - and find that there is no death.

There is power in the spoken word, and in particular, in the spoken blessing.

Try it, it works!

When you struggle with emotions that would take you in a direction you know the Most High does not desire, speak words of blessing on the person causing you distress. You'll know an inner peace you didn't imagine could have existed.

Christ blood replaced the blood ordinences and brought the promise of salvation to all that would believe Him.

We can have all faith and belief in Christ today, but if we fall for the fake Christ then what is the state of our faith or belief? Without work who will know the True from the fake?

Works start at home getting to know Christ through His Word. Once moved with His truth we are instructed to feed the poor in spirit, widows, and orphans which not only strengthens those who may not know Christ, but the teacher as well.

Even YHWH Himself cannot change Torah (yet), when he does, that is when all is fulfilled, a "new Heaven" and a "new Earth" will be necessary as Torah is the design document of this current creation. The 5 books of the Torah are those parts that relate to Mankind. The full Torah; when written upon our hearts, reveals much more to us (for now we see as through a glass darkly ....)

as in the scriptures above both Yehushua and Paul preach obedience to the Torah, it is only constantine who tells you that you don't need to (and he was a mithra worshipper!)

Keeping the Pharisaical tradition is very onerous, but keeping Torah is easy, and the burden is light.

Seek FIRST the Kingdom of YHWH and His knowledge of Good and Bad (righteousness) , for He says "My ways are not thy ways"

Even YHWH Himself cannot change Torah (yet), when he does, that is when all is fulfilled, a "new Heaven" and a "new Earth" will be necessary as Torah is the design document of this current creation. The 5 books of the Torah are those parts that relate to Mankind. The full Torah; when written upon our hearts, reveals much more to us (for now we see as through a glass darkly ....)

as in the scriptures above both Yehushua and Paul preach obedience to the Torah, it is only constantine who tells you that you don't need to (and he was a mithra worshipper!)

Keeping the Pharisaical tradition is very onerous, but keeping Torah is easy, and the burden is light.

Quoting: Taruwah

Love is a state of Being. Your love is not outside; it is deep within you. You can never lose it, and it cannot leave you. You can feel the same life deep within every other human and every other creature. You look beyond the veil of form and separation. This is the realization of oneness. This is love. What is God? The Eternal One Life underneath all the forms of life. What is love? To feel the presence of that One Life deep within yourself and within all creatures. To be it. Therefore, all love is the love of God.

Death is a stripping away of all that is not you. The secret of life is to die before you die - and find that there is no death.

Even YHWH Himself cannot change Torah (yet), when he does, that is when all is fulfilled, a "new Heaven" and a "new Earth" will be necessary as Torah is the design document of this current creation. The 5 books of the Torah are those parts that relate to Mankind. The full Torah; when written upon our hearts, reveals much more to us (for now we see as through a glass darkly ....)

as in the scriptures above both Yehushua and Paul preach obedience to the Torah, it is only constantine who tells you that you don't need to (and he was a mithra worshipper!)

Keeping the Pharisaical tradition is very onerous, but keeping Torah is easy, and the burden is light.

Quoting: Taruwah

No way mate, christianity is not pagan at all and Jesus certainly wasn't either. Jesus is the Word made flesh and come to dwell among us in order to offer himself as the perfect sacrifice in payment of the penalty for our sins.

The Torah is not the design document of Heaven and Earth, it is Act 1 in the story of Jesus. It sets the stage for the future prophets and eventually the arrival of Jesus and his sacrifice.

Paul taught that the Law as written by Moses was fulfilled completely with the death of Jesus and that God's laws are now written on our hearts by the Holy Spirit. We are no longer bound to any set of written commandments. We are to obey Christ and the internal promptings of the Holy Spirit. By this I do not mean 'listen to the voices in your head' because many have been lead astray in this way. We are to meditate on the Word of the Lord and learn the character of God. We are to emulate the life of Jesus and strive in all things to relate to one another with kindness, gentleness and love.

Pagan religions such as Wicca, Neo-Druidism, and the european polytheistic pagans etc. all reject Christ as God's son and saviour of mankind. Jesus himself knew of the pagan religions of his day and rebuked each one for the falsehood they are.

Even the ten commandments are an onerous burden to heavy to bear when you attempt to comply with the requirements.

This is why Grace is the only way.

Yes I believe that God is real, that Jesus died for us and that we can choose to accept it or not...

Even YHWH Himself cannot change Torah (yet), when he does, that is when all is fulfilled, a "new Heaven" and a "new Earth" will be necessary as Torah is the design document of this current creation. The 5 books of the Torah are those parts that relate to Mankind. The full Torah; when written upon our hearts, reveals much more to us (for now we see as through a glass darkly ....)

as in the scriptures above both Yehushua and Paul preach obedience to the Torah, it is only constantine who tells you that you don't need to (and he was a mithra worshipper!)

Keeping the Pharisaical tradition is very onerous, but keeping Torah is easy, and the burden is light.

Quoting: Taruwah

No way mate, christianity is not pagan at all and Jesus certainly wasn't either. Jesus is the Word made flesh and come to dwell among us in order to offer himself as the perfect sacrifice in payment of the penalty for our sins.

The Torah is not the design document of Heaven and Earth, it is Act 1 in the story of Jesus. It sets the stage for the future prophets and eventually the arrival of Jesus and his sacrifice.

Paul taught that the Law as written by Moses was fulfilled completely with the death of Jesus and that God's laws are now written on our hearts by the Holy Spirit. We are no longer bound to any set of written commandments. We are to obey Christ and the internal promptings of the Holy Spirit. By this I do not mean 'listen to the voices in your head' because many have been lead astray in this way. We are to meditate on the Word of the Lord and learn the character of God. We are to emulate the life of Jesus and strive in all things to relate to one another with kindness, gentleness and love.

Pagan religions such as Wicca, Neo-Druidism, and the european polytheistic pagans etc. all reject Christ as God's son and saviour of mankind. Jesus himself knew of the pagan religions of his day and rebuked each one for the falsehood they are.

Even the ten commandments are an onerous burden to heavy to bear when you attempt to comply with the requirements.

This is why Grace is the only way.

Quoting: asparien

CHRISTIANITY IS PAGAN TO THE CORE

christmas easter, no laws, halloween, Jesus is the almighty God, sun worship day,pauline doctrines that override messiah teachings,all saints day, ash wednesday, women pastors on the altar.. The list goes on and on

24 And to Jesus the mediator of the new covenant, and to the blood of sprinkling, that speaketh better things that that of Abel.

25 See that ye refuse not him that speaketh. For if they escaped not who refused him that spake on earth, much more shall not we escape, if we turn away from him that speaketh from heaven:

26 Whose voice then shook the earth: but now he hath promised, saying, Yet once more I shake not the earth only, but also heaven. Haggai 2:6 Exod 19:18

27 And this word, Yet once more, signifieth the removing of those things that are shaken, as of things that are made, that those things which cannot be shaken may remain. Haggai 2:6

28 Wherefore we receiving a kingdom which cannot be moved, let us have grace, whereby we may serve God acceptably with reverence and godly fear:

1 But these took this counsel among themselves, that they would leave the multitude of the heathen, and go forth into a further country, where never mankind dwelt,42 That they might there keep their statutes, which they never kept in their own land.43 And they entered into Euphrates by the narrow places of the river.44 For the most High then shewed signs for them, and held still the flood, till they were passed over.45 For through that country there was a great way to go, namely, of a year and a half: and the same region is called Arsareth.46 Then dwelt they there until the latter time; and now when they shall begin to come,:knoup:

I suggest to you read and humble yourselves and respect the living word who is Christ our savior.Te book of Hebrews states that he came in the "VOLUME OF THE BOOK", but you continue to lie and bring dishonor to the holy one of Israel.

Romans chapter 2

11 For there is no respect of persons with God.

12 For as many as have sinned without law shall also perish without law: and as many as have sinned in the law shall be judged by the law;

The lawless will be judged and will perish for their lawlessness.Then all shall be judged by the law. So tell me *PEOPLE OF EARTH* which are you? I WILL BE VERY CONCERNED, this is indicative to the book of revelation!

13 (For not the hearers of the law are just before God, but the doers of the law shall be justified.

THE LAW IS ALIVE!

FAITH WITOUT WORKS IS DEAD!

YOUR WORKS IS OBEYING THE LAWS AND EXECUTING IT BY YOUR ACTIONS TOWARD THE FATHER AND YOUR FELLOWMEN DURING YOUR LIFE HERE ON EARTH.

YOUR FAITH IS THE HOPE IN MESSIAH FOR THE THINGS PROMISED BY HIM AND THE FATHER BY BELIEVING IN HIM AND SEEKING OUT HIS WAYS DILGENTLY.BEING CONFIDENT IN THE UNSEEN OR FUTURISTIC UNKNOWN WHICH THE FATHER HAD REVEALED TO BELIEVERS

THE BOOK OF JAMES BROKE IT DOWN AGAIN FOR YOU NEW AGERS AND FOLLOWERS OF THE ANTICHRIST PROGRAM

9 But if ye have respect to persons, ye commit sin, and are convinced of the law as transgressors.

10 For whosoever shall keep the whole law, and yet offend in one point, he is guilty of all. Deut 27:26 Gal 3:10

11 For he that said, Do not commit adultery, said also, Do not kill. Now if thou commit no adultery, yet if thou kill, thou art become a transgressor of the law. Exod 20:14,13

12 So speak ye, and so do, as they that shall be judged by the law of liberty.13 For he shall have judgment without mercy, that hath shewed no mercy; and mercy rejoiceth against judgment.

14 What doth it profit, my brethren, though a man say he hath faith, and have not works? can faith save him?

15 If a brother or sister be naked, and destitute of daily food,

16 And one of you say unto them, Depart in peace, be ye warmed and filled; notwithstanding ye give them not those things which are needful to the body; what doth it profit?17 Even so faith, if it hath not works, is dead, being alone.

18 Yea, a man may say, Thou hast faith, and I have works: shew me thy faith without thy works, and I will shew thee my faith by my works.

19 Thou believest that there is one God; thou doest well: the devils also believe, and tremble.

20 But wilt thou know, O vain man, that faith without works is dead?

21 Was not Abraham our father justified by works, when he had offered Isaac his son upon the altar?

22 Seest thou how faith wrought with his works, and by works was faith made perfect?

23 And the scripture was fulfilled which saith, Abraham believed God, and it was imputed unto him for righteousness: and he was called the Friend of God. Gen 15:6 Rom 4:3 Gal 3:6 Isa 41:8

24 Ye see then how that by works a man is justified, and not by faith only.

25 Likewise also was not Rahab the harlot justified by works, when she had received the messengers, and had sent them out another way?

26 For as the body without the spirit is dead, so faith without works is dead also.

Quoting: Neim-Ya'shar

Ephesians2:8-9 For by grace are ye saved through faith; and that not of yourselves: it is the gift of God: Not of works, lest any man should boast.

Even YHWH Himself cannot change Torah (yet), when he does, that is when all is fulfilled, a "new Heaven" and a "new Earth" will be necessary as Torah is the design document of this current creation. The 5 books of the Torah are those parts that relate to Mankind. The full Torah; when written upon our hearts, reveals much more to us (for now we see as through a glass darkly ....)

as in the scriptures above both Yehushua and Paul preach obedience to the Torah, it is only constantine who tells you that you don't need to (and he was a mithra worshipper!)

Keeping the Pharisaical tradition is very onerous, but keeping Torah is easy, and the burden is light.

Quoting: Taruwah

No way mate, christianity is not pagan at all and Jesus certainly wasn't either. Jesus is the Word made flesh and come to dwell among us in order to offer himself as the perfect sacrifice in payment of the penalty for our sins.

The Torah is not the design document of Heaven and Earth, it is Act 1 in the story of Jesus. It sets the stage for the future prophets and eventually the arrival of Jesus and his sacrifice.

Paul taught that the Law as written by Moses was fulfilled completely with the death of Jesus and that God's laws are now written on our hearts by the Holy Spirit. We are no longer bound to any set of written commandments. We are to obey Christ and the internal promptings of the Holy Spirit. By this I do not mean 'listen to the voices in your head' because many have been lead astray in this way. We are to meditate on the Word of the Lord and learn the character of God. We are to emulate the life of Jesus and strive in all things to relate to one another with kindness, gentleness and love.

Pagan religions such as Wicca, Neo-Druidism, and the european polytheistic pagans etc. all reject Christ as God's son and saviour of mankind. Jesus himself knew of the pagan religions of his day and rebuked each one for the falsehood they are.

Even the ten commandments are an onerous burden to heavy to bear when you attempt to comply with the requirements.

This is why Grace is the only way.

Quoting: asparien

If you look at it that way, the commands spoken of by Messiah were far more difficult than the "10 commandments." It is much more difficult to not harbor anger in your heart against your neighbor, than to not "kill him."

Love is a state of Being. Your love is not outside; it is deep within you. You can never lose it, and it cannot leave you. You can feel the same life deep within every other human and every other creature. You look beyond the veil of form and separation. This is the realization of oneness. This is love. What is God? The Eternal One Life underneath all the forms of life. What is love? To feel the presence of that One Life deep within yourself and within all creatures. To be it. Therefore, all love is the love of God.

Death is a stripping away of all that is not you. The secret of life is to die before you die - and find that there is no death.

I suggest to you read and humble yourselves and respect the living word who is Christ our savior.Te book of Hebrews states that he came in the "VOLUME OF THE BOOK", but you continue to lie and bring dishonor to the holy one of Israel.

Romans chapter 2

11 For there is no respect of persons with God.

12 For as many as have sinned without law shall also perish without law: and as many as have sinned in the law shall be judged by the law;

The lawless will be judged and will perish for their lawlessness.Then all shall be judged by the law. So tell me *PEOPLE OF EARTH* which are you? I WILL BE VERY CONCERNED, this is indicative to the book of revelation!

13 (For not the hearers of the law are just before God, but the doers of the law shall be justified.

THE LAW IS ALIVE!

FAITH WITOUT WORKS IS DEAD!

YOUR WORKS IS OBEYING THE LAWS AND EXECUTING IT BY YOUR ACTIONS TOWARD THE FATHER AND YOUR FELLOWMEN DURING YOUR LIFE HERE ON EARTH.

YOUR FAITH IS THE HOPE IN MESSIAH FOR THE THINGS PROMISED BY HIM AND THE FATHER BY BELIEVING IN HIM AND SEEKING OUT HIS WAYS DILGENTLY.BEING CONFIDENT IN THE UNSEEN OR FUTURISTIC UNKNOWN WHICH THE FATHER HAD REVEALED TO BELIEVERS

THE BOOK OF JAMES BROKE IT DOWN AGAIN FOR YOU NEW AGERS AND FOLLOWERS OF THE ANTICHRIST PROGRAM

9 But if ye have respect to persons, ye commit sin, and are convinced of the law as transgressors.

10 For whosoever shall keep the whole law, and yet offend in one point, he is guilty of all. Deut 27:26 Gal 3:10

11 For he that said, Do not commit adultery, said also, Do not kill. Now if thou commit no adultery, yet if thou kill, thou art become a transgressor of the law. Exod 20:14,13

12 So speak ye, and so do, as they that shall be judged by the law of liberty.13 For he shall have judgment without mercy, that hath shewed no mercy; and mercy rejoiceth against judgment.

14 What doth it profit, my brethren, though a man say he hath faith, and have not works? can faith save him?

15 If a brother or sister be naked, and destitute of daily food,

16 And one of you say unto them, Depart in peace, be ye warmed and filled; notwithstanding ye give them not those things which are needful to the body; what doth it profit?17 Even so faith, if it hath not works, is dead, being alone.

18 Yea, a man may say, Thou hast faith, and I have works: shew me thy faith without thy works, and I will shew thee my faith by my works.

19 Thou believest that there is one God; thou doest well: the devils also believe, and tremble.

20 But wilt thou know, O vain man, that faith without works is dead?

21 Was not Abraham our father justified by works, when he had offered Isaac his son upon the altar?

22 Seest thou how faith wrought with his works, and by works was faith made perfect?

23 And the scripture was fulfilled which saith, Abraham believed God, and it was imputed unto him for righteousness: and he was called the Friend of God. Gen 15:6 Rom 4:3 Gal 3:6 Isa 41:8

24 Ye see then how that by works a man is justified, and not by faith only.

25 Likewise also was not Rahab the harlot justified by works, when she had received the messengers, and had sent them out another way?

26 For as the body without the spirit is dead, so faith without works is dead also.

Quoting: Neim-Ya'shar

Ephesians2:8-9 For by grace are ye saved through faith; and that not of yourselves: it is the gift of God: Not of works, lest any man should boast.

Ephesians 2:8-9

Quoting: Anonymous Coward 1157811

that is the very same message grace has allowed you to be able to falter and repent of your sin.This the grace of God..What is sin? Sin is transgression of the law..By doing the will and the laws of the father you perform the worrks acceptable and th belief in messiah and the promised kingdom to come is the prize you run for or work for as paul said you should.

So work without faith and vice versa is dead..Grace was given to mankind so we have the time through a true believer's life time to become more like God daily persuing this goal

The believer part in the this is the execution of his or her grace which is

28 Wherefore we receiving a kingdom which cannot be moved, let us have grace, whereby we may serve God acceptably with reverence and godly fear:

1 But these took this counsel among themselves, that they would leave the multitude of the heathen, and go forth into a further country, where never mankind dwelt,42 That they might there keep their statutes, which they never kept in their own land.43 And they entered into Euphrates by the narrow places of the river.44 For the most High then shewed signs for them, and held still the flood, till they were passed over.45 For through that country there was a great way to go, namely, of a year and a half: and the same region is called Arsareth.46 Then dwelt they there until the latter time; and now when they shall begin to come,:knoup:

christmas easter, no laws, halloween, Jesus is the almighty God, sun worship day,pauline doctrines that override messiah teachings,all saints day, ash wednesday, women pastors on the altar.. The list goes on and on

Quoting: Neim-Ya'shar

Christmas, Easter and Hallow'een are all pagan festivals with 'christian' meaning attached by the catholic church. They are not taught in the bible and are not christian in any way. Christmas and Easter do not correspond with the dates of Jesus' birth and death either. I repeat, these festivals are Not christian, they are corrupt. Having said this, Christmas and Easter are convenient times to remember Jesus and what he did for us and can be used to educate our children as to the true meaning of his sacrifice (all paganism aside).

Sun worship is pure idolatry and has no place in the life of a christian.

All Saints Day is another adaptaion of a pagan festival which was established by the Catholic Church. It has no christian meaning other than the remembrance of those who have died in the name of the Lord if we choose to use it in that manner. I have never observed it personally.

I have never had anything to do with Ash Wednesday and do not know if it is pagan or not. It has never entered into my belief system of salvation through grace.

As for Jesus being almighty God, well he is. He is the Word made flesh and come do dwell among us in order to die in our place in fulfillment of the law. The fact that he was God and man is what made it possible for him to live a sinless life and therefore be deemed worthy to die in our place.

Pauline teachings differ from those of Jesus because the target audience is different. Jesus spoke to Jews about Jewish law. He showed them what the law really meant and how he was a fulfillment of the prophecies. It was only on his death that the law was fulfilled, thus the age of grace begins and the Pauline teachings explain this concept in fine detail. Since Jesus was the fulfillment of prophecy and the law, we are now under grace. Jesus and Paul could not teach the same doctrine because it was not until Jesus died that the game changed. Paul simply shared with us the rules of the new game. The rules are much simpler but come with greater responsibility.

If you look at it that way, the commands spoken of by Messiah were far more difficult than the "10 commandments." It is much more difficult to not harbor anger in your heart against your neighbor, than to not "kill him."

Quoting: Shamar

Indeed, Jesus expanded the Law so that the Jews would understand its full intention. That being that the law is not able to be kept by us. Jesus however did keep the law to its fullest extent and dies on our behalf so that we do not need to keep the law. He took our sin and gave us his righteousness and that is completely lawful in the eyes of God. He redeemed us from the curse of sin by way of payment in Blood.

The law of Moses is not just difficult, it is impossible. Only God can keep it so he came down and did just that. He did this because he loves us. He loves us so much he sent his Son to die for us.

I tell you what, I would find it nigh on impossible to send my only son to die in the place of a person who had offended me in every way imaginable but this is exactly what God did.

Yes I believe that God is real, that Jesus died for us and that we can choose to accept it or not...

that is the very same message grace has allowed you to be able to falter and repent of your sin.This the grace of God..What is sin sin is transgression of the law..By doing the will and the laws of the father you perform the worrks acceptable and th belief in messiah and the promised kingdom to come is the prize you run for or work for as paul said you should.

So work without faith and vice versa is dead..Grace was given to mankind so we have the time through a true believer's life time to become more like God daily persuing this goal

The believer part in the this is the execution of his or her grace which is

28 Wherefore we receiving a kingdom which cannot be moved, let us have grace, whereby we may serve God acceptably with reverence and godly fear:

Quoting: Neim-Ya'shar

You must understand though that it is not our works that save us for they cannot. Our works can only come as a result of a firm belief in the redeeming power of the Blood of Jesus Christ. Any works that do not have this basis in fact are truly dead and mean nothing.

It is ONLY through grace that we are saved. Once we are saved and have faith in Jesus Christ, we are free to perform his works through the Spirit. We cannot ever say that our works have given us enough credit with God to earn a place by his side. Does this make sense?

Yes I believe that God is real, that Jesus died for us and that we can choose to accept it or not...

christmas easter, no laws, halloween, Jesus is the almighty God, sun worship day,pauline doctrines that override messiah teachings,all saints day, ash wednesday, women pastors on the altar.. The list goes on and on

Quoting: Neim-Ya'shar

Christmas, Easter and Hallow'een are all pagan festivals with 'christian' meaning attached by the catholic church. They are not taught in the bible and are not christian in any way. Christmas and Easter do not correspond with the dates of Jesus' birth and death either. I repeat, these festivals are Not christian, they are corrupt. Having said this, Christmas and Easter are convenient times to remember Jesus and what he did for us and can be used to educate our children as to the true meaning of his sacrifice (all paganism aside).

Sun worship is pure idolatry and has no place in the life of a christian.

All Saints Day is another adaptaion of a pagan festival which was established by the Catholic Church. It has no christian meaning other than the remembrance of those who have died in the name of the Lord if we choose to use it in that manner. I have never observed it personally.

I have never had anything to do with Ash Wednesday and do not know if it is pagan or not. It has never entered into my belief system of salvation through grace.

As for Jesus being almighty God, well he is. He is the Word made flesh and come do dwell among us in order to die in our place in fulfillment of the law. The fact that he was God and man is what made it possible for him to live a sinless life and therefore be deemed worthy to die in our place.

Pauline teachings differ from those of Jesus because the target audience is different. Jesus spoke to Jews about Jewish law. He showed them what the law really meant and how he was a fulfillment of the prophecies. It was only on his death that the law was fulfilled, thus the age of grace begins and the Pauline teachings explain this concept in fine detail. Since Jesus was the fulfillment of prophecy and the law, we are now under grace. Jesus and Paul could not teach the same doctrine because it was not until Jesus died that the game changed. Paul simply shared with us the rules of the new game. The rules are much simpler but come with greater responsibility.

If you look at it that way, the commands spoken of by Messiah were far more difficult than the "10 commandments." It is much more difficult to not harbor anger in your heart against your neighbor, than to not "kill him."

Quoting: Shamar

Indeed, Jesus expanded the Law so that the Jews would understand its full intention. That being that the law is not able to be kept by us. Jesus however did keep the law to its fullest extent and dies on our behalf so that we do not need to keep the law. He took our sin and gave us his righteousness and that is completely lawful in the eyes of God. He redeemed us from the curse of sin by way of payment in Blood.

The law of Moses is not just difficult, it is impossible. Only God can keep it so he came down and did just that. He did this because he loves us. He loves us so much he sent his Son to die for us.

I tell you what, I would find it nigh on impossible to send my only son to die in the place of a person who had offended me in every way imaginable but this is exactly what God did.

Quoting: asparien

THose laws were never moses law those were laws given to moses by the father.There was fault iwth it where by man had to obey all to be accepted if not he will die if he faltered at one.

The promise of messiah took away the curse of the law of death. messiah became that curse on the cross..The books said it cursed is eeveryman that hangeth from a tree.

The law is not a curse or to be abhorred but it is good and wonderful. the holy spirit is only given to those who obey the laws and commands of gOD ..THIS IS WRITTEN.

These are called the saints of the most high

1 But these took this counsel among themselves, that they would leave the multitude of the heathen, and go forth into a further country, where never mankind dwelt,42 That they might there keep their statutes, which they never kept in their own land.43 And they entered into Euphrates by the narrow places of the river.44 For the most High then shewed signs for them, and held still the flood, till they were passed over.45 For through that country there was a great way to go, namely, of a year and a half: and the same region is called Arsareth.46 Then dwelt they there until the latter time; and now when they shall begin to come,:knoup:

that is the very same message grace has allowed you to be able to falter and repent of your sin.This the grace of God..What is sin sin is transgression of the law..By doing the will and the laws of the father you perform the worrks acceptable and th belief in messiah and the promised kingdom to come is the prize you run for or work for as paul said you should.

So work without faith and vice versa is dead..Grace was given to mankind so we have the time through a true believer's life time to become more like God daily persuing this goal

The believer part in the this is the execution of his or her grace which is

28 Wherefore we receiving a kingdom which cannot be moved, let us have grace, whereby we may serve God acceptably with reverence and godly fear:

Quoting: Neim-Ya'shar

You must understand though that it is not our works that save us for they cannot. Our works can only come as a result of a firm belief in the redeeming power of the Blood of Jesus Christ. Any works that do not have this basis in fact are truly dead and mean nothing.

It is ONLY through grace that we are saved. Once we are saved and have faith in Jesus Christ, we are free to perform his works through the Spirit. We cannot ever say that our works have given us enough credit with God to earn a place by his side. Does this make sense?

Quoting: asparien

if you read you will see it is not me who needs this understanding but you.For what I have written is what the word says and what it means.I am not giving it a christian twist...

1 But these took this counsel among themselves, that they would leave the multitude of the heathen, and go forth into a further country, where never mankind dwelt,42 That they might there keep their statutes, which they never kept in their own land.43 And they entered into Euphrates by the narrow places of the river.44 For the most High then shewed signs for them, and held still the flood, till they were passed over.45 For through that country there was a great way to go, namely, of a year and a half: and the same region is called Arsareth.46 Then dwelt they there until the latter time; and now when they shall begin to come,:knoup:

What does that mean? do you think it means just by saying i love Jesus and I am a christian you are in the presence of the father?

So wrong! He is the WORD of the father and the son of the father..

If you dont listen to the WORDS he commanded which are his fathers words then you are toast and an enemy.You have to embtrace the word and live it not fight it and give it a new religious new age meaning.

1 But these took this counsel among themselves, that they would leave the multitude of the heathen, and go forth into a further country, where never mankind dwelt,42 That they might there keep their statutes, which they never kept in their own land.43 And they entered into Euphrates by the narrow places of the river.44 For the most High then shewed signs for them, and held still the flood, till they were passed over.45 For through that country there was a great way to go, namely, of a year and a half: and the same region is called Arsareth.46 Then dwelt they there until the latter time; and now when they shall begin to come,:knoup:

While you are positioning yourselves for your place in Heaven.....be reminded that we are all sinners and not one of us is worthy to enter His presence, no not one!

I find it greatly amusing to read all your posts that allow "you" to enter but the rest of us do not fulfil your requirements!

Thank The Father for His unspeakable gift of eternal Grace through His Son Jesus Christ the Messiah!

Quoting: Anonymous Coward 21195758

Exactly... To each man who accepts the sacrifice of Jesus, is given the right to call himself a child of God. Jesus is the only way to the Father.

Quoting: asparien

Yes we all know Yehshah is the way the truth and the light-The word AND THE ONLY WAY TO THE FATHER

So why you people oppose the word that is spoken when it is him? That is the question

1 But these took this counsel among themselves, that they would leave the multitude of the heathen, and go forth into a further country, where never mankind dwelt,42 That they might there keep their statutes, which they never kept in their own land.43 And they entered into Euphrates by the narrow places of the river.44 For the most High then shewed signs for them, and held still the flood, till they were passed over.45 For through that country there was a great way to go, namely, of a year and a half: and the same region is called Arsareth.46 Then dwelt they there until the latter time; and now when they shall begin to come,:knoup:

THose laws were never moses law those were laws given to moses by the father.There was fault iwth it where by man had to obey all to be accepted if not he will die if he faltered at one.

The promise of messiah took away the curse of the law of death. messiah became that curse on the cross..The books said it cursed is eeveryman that hangeth from a tree.

The law is not a curse or to be abhorred but it is good and wonderful. the holy spirit is only given to those who obey the laws and commands of gOD ..THIS IS WRITTEN.

These are called the saints of the most high

Quoting: Neim-Ya'shar

It is called Mosaic law because the law was given to Moses. The law was indeed a curse to men because once it was known it had to be followed lest a man suffer the consequence of breaking the law. The law of God was a response to the pride of the Israelites when they declared before God that anything he required of them, they could do. Therefore God gave them an UNKEEPABLE law to shame them in their pride. In God's eyes the law is good and holy but it became a curse to the man who tried to keep it and failed. Only God can keep his own laws.

Prior to Christ, the Holy Spirit was given to those who God chose to gift it to. Generally these people were prophets acting on God's orders. After Christ, the Holy Spirit was bestowed upon each and every person who believed in the Blood of Jesus Christ as payment for their sin. There is no other requirement and the Holy Spirit cannot be bought or earned. This was the error of Simon the Magician who attempted to purchase the power of the Holy Spirit to use as a parlour trick in order to get rich. Each and every person who accepts Christ as their saviour becomes a saint of the Most High. We become priests in his name.

if you read you will see it is not me who needs this understanding but you.For what I have written is what the word says and what it means.I am not giving it a christian twist...

Quoting: Neim-Ya'shar

My friend, there is no twist required. Upon the death of Jesus Christ, we entered into a new covenant with God. This new covenant requires only that we accept Jesus Christ as our Lord and Saviour. It is that simple.

Yes I believe that God is real, that Jesus died for us and that we can choose to accept it or not...

If you look at it that way, the commands spoken of by Messiah were far more difficult than the "10 commandments." It is much more difficult to not harbor anger in your heart against your neighbor, than to not "kill him."

Quoting: Shamar

Indeed, Jesus expanded the Law so that the Jews would understand its full intention. That being that the law is not able to be kept by us. Jesus however did keep the law to its fullest extent and dies on our behalf so that we do not need to keep the law. He took our sin and gave us his righteousness and that is completely lawful in the eyes of God. He redeemed us from the curse of sin by way of payment in Blood.

The law of Moses is not just difficult, it is impossible. Only God can keep it so he came down and did just that. He did this because he loves us. He loves us so much he sent his Son to die for us.

I tell you what, I would find it nigh on impossible to send my only son to die in the place of a person who had offended me in every way imaginable but this is exactly what God did.

Quoting: asparien

Well, I don't look at it that Jesus *expanded* the law, but rather that He simplified it. Kinda like the old adage " is the glass 1/2 full or 1/2 empty?" It all depends on where it was when it started before it came to the 1/2 way point, you know?

Regarding the "law of Moses"...... what people have been taught about the 613, and that God gave those commands to Moses to give to the Israelites, well, He never did. The law He gave to Moses was far, FAR simpler. The rest of it is levitical sand that must be sorted through.

No wonder Messiah was so frustrated with the teachings of the scribes and pharisees!! They had all but obliterated the truth, and in fact, in His own words -- they had taken away the secret of the key of knowledge.

Jesus did not come to die so that we wouldn't have to learn His Father's instructions... He didn't love us so deeply that He died in our place so that we are free to do was WE will.......

Love is a state of Being. Your love is not outside; it is deep within you. You can never lose it, and it cannot leave you. You can feel the same life deep within every other human and every other creature. You look beyond the veil of form and separation. This is the realization of oneness. This is love. What is God? The Eternal One Life underneath all the forms of life. What is love? To feel the presence of that One Life deep within yourself and within all creatures. To be it. Therefore, all love is the love of God.

Death is a stripping away of all that is not you. The secret of life is to die before you die - and find that there is no death.

Love is a state of Being. Your love is not outside; it is deep within you. You can never lose it, and it cannot leave you. You can feel the same life deep within every other human and every other creature. You look beyond the veil of form and separation. This is the realization of oneness. This is love. What is God? The Eternal One Life underneath all the forms of life. What is love? To feel the presence of that One Life deep within yourself and within all creatures. To be it. Therefore, all love is the love of God.

Death is a stripping away of all that is not you. The secret of life is to die before you die - and find that there is no death.